Santa Barbara is a shopping paradise. State Street alone offers more than a mile stretch of everything from trendy boutiques to popular chain stores like Borders Books and Restoration Hardware. El Paseo (812 State St.,) on downtown State Street, is an upscale mall that bills itself as "California's First Shopping Center," while lushly themed and nearby Paseo Nuevo (651 Paseo Nuevo) offers Nordstrom's, Macy's, and more than 50 specialty shops. Whatever you're looking for, you'll likely find it on State Street. There is plenty of parking downtown with the first 75 minutes free in most lots (except at the beach). A good bet is the parking structure on Ortega. Walking or taking a bus in is also a good bet, but taxis are extremely expensive.
Some Local stores of note:
The Italian Pottery Outlet 929 state st. A family owned business, the Italian Pottery Outlet has been in this location for more than 15 years. They carry the largest collection of Italian Pottery in the west and at discounted prices. Phone toll free 877-496-5599 or check out their website at
Santa Barbara Visitors Center (Santa Barbara CVB), 1 Garden Street, ☎ 805-965-3021, . open daily. Located in downtown Santa Barbara, you'll find all the information you need about Santa Barbara, including maps, pricing and hours of attractions, restaurant guides, bus and waterfront shuttle schedules and more. �
The Most Frequently Asked Travel Questions about Santa Barbara
Where To Stay & Best Hotels in Santa Barbara - updated May 2024
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